Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

$11,488.00/month (plus excellent benefits)

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/continuous basis for the civil service examination for a Lateral Firefighter Paramedic. All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process until the candidate's name expires off the list 12 months after certification.

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting a welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems LEOFF 2, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year.

Located 25 miles north of Seattle and nestled between Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River, Everett is the largest city in Snohomish County. At a population of more than 110,000, Everett is a small, big city in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Our community is experienced extensive development on our waterfront and historic downtown with a vibrant arts culture, music scene, innovated dining, breweries, and much more. Pick your choice of recreation activity in the mountains or water and we have it. We are home to Everett Silvertips Hockey Club and the AquaSox minor-league baseball team.

This is an exciting chapter in Everett's story, and you can be a part of it! Learn more about what Everett has to offer!

Job Description:

The work involves general firefighting duties, including combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, as well as paramedic level emergency medical care in accordance to the Snohomish County Prehospital Treatment Guidelines, Protocols and Procedures.

The primary responsibilities depend upon current assignment, but they will involve the protection of life and property through fire suppression and EMS activities. It will include emergency medical response, identification and treatment of life-threatening illness or injury performed in strict accordance with Snohomish County Protocols. The work requires performance of hazardous or stressful tasks under emergency conditions that may involve strenuous exertion under difficult circumstances. Employees in this classification are required to apply both special firefighting skills and technical paramedical skills acquired by work experience and specialized training/certification programs. A substantial amount of time is spent training, performing inspections and maintaining of stations and equipment. Field performance reviews are required.

Illustrative Examples of Work:

• Perform full Firefighter duties. Respond to incidents of fire, explosions or hazardous materials and mitigate the problem.
• Respond on medic unit, engine or ladder to life-threatening illnesses or injuries and provide EMS care. Identify and treat illnesses and injuries, according to Snohomish County Protocols.
• Operate a wide variety of fire equipment, including, but not limited to, fire engines, aerial ladders, aid units, ground ladders, hoses and nozzles. Operate a wide variety of medical equipment, including, but not limited to, cardiac defibrillator/monitor, ACLS protocol medications, intravenous needles and fluids, backboards, dressings, and splints.
• Proficiently operate mobile and desktop computers to record and care for patients.
• Participate in drills, simulated catastrophes, classes, or other learning/training exercises.
• Participate in public relations activities to inform citizens of EMS and suppression program goals, objectives, and attributes.
• Perform general maintenance work on Fire Department equipment and quarters.
• Perform related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of fire suppression methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of emergency medical care methods and techniques.
• Skill and Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of all citizens-while providing high quality customer service when serving the public.
• Skill and Ability to work with composure in adverse, dangerous or unpleasant conditions while using good judgement and reason to mitigate the issue.
• Skill and Ability to perform assignments with confidentiality, integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness.
• Skill and Ability to effectively operate, maintain and train co-workers on fire apparatus and equipment.
• Skill and Ability to work safely and in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and City policies, laws, and standards.
• Skill and Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other city staff, and the public.
• Skill and Ability to relate to others in a courteous and respectful manner even under stressful conditions.
• Skill and Ability to work within a command structure requiring adherence to orders.
• Skill and Ability to work independently when appropriate.
• Skill and Ability to use departmental computers and related software applications.
• Skill and Ability to maintain a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Skill and Ability to read, write and speak the English language with sufficient proficiency to communicate effectively in person, over fire radios, and through written reports.
• Skill and Ability to read and interpret maps, plans, and diagrams.
• Skill and Ability to maintain physical ability required to perform demanding tasks and to perform effectively in critical emergency situations.
• Skill and Ability to support diversity and multi-cultural understanding in the workplace and the community.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

All applicants must be currently employed as a full-time, paid, career structural firefighter and have: (1) A minimum of 24 months of continuous service as a full-time career firefighter. (2) At least 12 concurrent months of service as a certified Paramedic in the State of Washington, holding NREMT-P or NRP certification. (3) Current certification at the IFSAC FF-I and HazMat Awareness level. (4) Possession of a current State of Washington Paramedic certification or National Registry Paramedic (NRP) eligible for Washington State reciprocity, and maintain such certification for the duration of employment. (5) Excellent physical condition. (6) U.S. Citizenship, a lawful permanent resident, or deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients (DACA). (7) Attainment of the age of 21 years by date of hire. (8) Possession of, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, a Washington State Driver License and maintain such license for the duration of employment. (9) Possession of a current CPAT. (10) Submission to thorough background checks, including psychological, physical, and medical evaluations; employment reference checks; and verification of all applicable certifications. (11) Successful completion and maintenance of Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention (EVIP) qualifications. (12) New employees must participate in, and successfully complete, the requirements of the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) program within 3 years of hire. (13) Ability and willingness to successfully complete the mandated course of instruction at the Everett Fire Department sponsored academy and subsequent department field training programs. (14) All new hire firefighters are required to participate in the Respiratory Protection Program.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work is performed under often physically demanding, stressful, and environmentally diverse conditions, and requires the ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and demands.
• Maintain physical condition necessary for running, walking, crawling, climbing, stooping and lifting; work in inclement weather conditions; may wear heavy protective equipment while working.
• Work in emergency and firefighting situations that may involve proximity to fire, dangerous persons and animals, hazardous emergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control and working in or near traffic, and natural and man-made disasters.
• Work shifts up to twenty-four (24) hours duration including night, weekend, holiday, and overtime hours.
• Firefighter Paramedics will be required to:
• Sit, stand, walk, run, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb.
• Climb or crawl through open windows, ladders, over rooftops, and over and under other building obstacles.
• Carry heavy equipment or lift and move people in emergency situations.
• Listen, hear, and understand radio and phone communications.
• Identify addresses, street signs, and other markings in all lighting conditions

How to Apply:

• Application materials may be accessed via